What UMBC is Doing

44.02% Reduction in GHG Emissions from 2007 – 2020

397 Tons of Organic Waste Composted since 2016

26.18 Million kWh of Renewable Energy used in 2020

Over 20 sustainability web tools to explore campus features, review green data, and measure your own impact

UMBC has a history of working to implement sustainable practices on campus while also researching sustainable opportunities in the classroom. These actions create and demonstrate positive social, economic, and environmental impacts both locally and globally. 

Ratings & Recognition

AASHE STARS Seal Gold

second nature marks of distinction

2021 MDE Sustainability Leadership Award Winner

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings Logo

Featured News

Center for Urban Environmental Research & Education Seminars

Seminars are free and open to the public!

Seminars are held on Fridays at 2 PM in the Technology Research Center, Room 206, and are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Visitor parking passes for the TRC lot may be...

Posted: February 2, 2015, 4:19 PM

UMBC Carpoolers Tell Their Stories

Casual Carpooling: Students share their experiences!

Last year was my first carpooling experience at UMBC. I always wanted to be a part of it, but for some reason wasn’t finding people to car pool with. It wasn’t until I thought I was going to have...

Posted: February 1, 2015, 5:30 PM

RecycleMania 2015

Catch the #GreenGrit

What is RecycleMania? RecycleMania is a competition between universities of all sizes to promote waste production on campuses across the country. Over 8 weeks UMBC will report our recycling and...

Posted: January 22, 2015, 6:15 PM